The use of acupuncture in the treatment of erectile dysfunction

Author(s): Kho, H. G., Sweep, C. G. J. , Chen, X. , Rabsztyn, P. R. I. , Meuleman, E. J. H.

Journal/Book: Int J Impotence Res. 1999; 11(1): 41-46.

Abstract: The efficacy of acupuncture as a mono-therapy was evaluated in a pilot study of 16 patients suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED). In nine patients no organic co-morbidity was encountered. In a period of four weeks, acupuncture treatment was performed twice a week for a total of eight sessions. Each treatment session consisted of puncture of the same eight acupoints, four of which were connected to a Swiss made constant current Doltron ESA 600 stimulator. Low frequency electrical stimulation (5 Hz and 10 mA) was applied to these four acupoints, whereas no stimulation was applied to the other four points. After 30min, the electrical stimulation was terminated and all needles remo rolled and blinded study including more patients will be needed before any definitive conclusion can be reached.

Keyword(s): acu. prac. erectile dysfunct

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